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ML
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May 08, 2015

Replacing Toilet??

Am posting here because replacement toilet priorities may be different between full time RV'ers and part time or vacationers.

We have an older rig that has had issues with the toilet since we bought it. Our current unit is a Sealand Traveler various parts have leaked. We have had them repaired but getting tired of it and looking to replace it with a good quality unit.

If you replaced yours what did you choose?

Any toilet recommendations?

Has anyone had any experience with this unit:

Thetford Toilet TECMA Silence Plus Electric High Bone 38456
  • rockhillmanor wrote:
    Yes I have. Go to camping world they usually have an entire aisle dedicated to toilets and all of them set up to and you will be able to see actual models of them all to choose from.

    That said. Bought one that was taller than that fall down to sit low one all RV's come with.

    Took my toilet out while at a CG no problem real easy to do.
    BUT
    I did buy the taller toilet and forgot that the water hoses to the new one would be too short. It is almost impossible to find pex and RV water hose at local stores. So I had to take it off and put the old one back on. :S

    So if you do change it out for a taller one or add the pedestal to make your existing one taller. Don't forget to buy extra line and the connection fittings for it.


    I just added a Sharkbite shutoff valve.
    Now I can secure water to toilet for cleaning seal/ball etc. w/o having to turn water off to RV
  • I used a lavatory stainless steel supply line to extend my water line. 1/2 pipe on both ends.
  • Yes I have. Go to camping world they usually have an entire aisle dedicated to toilets and all of them set up to and you will be able to see actual models of them all to choose from.

    That said. Bought one that was taller than that fall down to sit low one all RV's come with.

    Took my toilet out while at a CG no problem real easy to do.
    BUT
    I did buy the taller toilet and forgot that the water hoses to the new one would be too short. It is almost impossible to find pex and RV water hose at local stores. So I had to take it off and put the old one back on. :S

    So if you do change it out for a taller one or add the pedestal to make your existing one taller. Don't forget to buy extra line and the connection fittings for it.
  • Be careful what you chooses as the floor flange may have to be turned for some makes and models. This Thetford has several different bolt patterns. If you need one a little higher the spacer from Thetford adds about 2 inches. Riser
    Thetford Bravura
  • Thank you for the suggestion.

    Is this like the model you are referring to: Thetford RV Residence High Profile

    $136 is a lot better than $1020.

    It describes the material as LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS (COMPOSITE) weighing 9.5 lbs. sure would be a lot lighter than my current porcelain unit at 54 lbs.
  • Your are wanting to spend $1,021 for an RV toilet PLUS the additional parts/installation of the electric to operate it :H

    We FT'd and regular ole high profile porcelain gravity rv toilet worked just fine;

    Therford has a 'residential rv model'.....high profile, elongated bowl etc.